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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Lausanne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, while a flight costs an average of £371.
Distance: 492 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£91 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £371 Average Price | £138 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Lausanne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lausanne:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Lausanne costing on average £91.
A coach is £316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lausanne costing on average £371.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Coach takes on average 12h 18m.
The journey is about 31m faster (6h 46m by train vs 7h 17m by car) and roughly £47 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£91 vs £138). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lausanne from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Lausanne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by ferry from Lausanne are Thonon-les-Bains, Geneva, Montreux, Vevey and Bern. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lausanne on Omio.
Thonon-les-Bains is a spa town on the French shore of Lake Geneva, known for mineral water and Belle Époque architecture. Its waterfront and hillside old quarter give it a relaxed character, with the Alps close by.
Geneva is known for diplomacy, watchmaking and its setting on Lake Geneva. It feels international yet compact, with elegant streets, a historic old town and strong French influence.
Montreux sits on Lake Geneva, known for its mild climate, Belle Époque buildings and the Montreux Jazz Festival. With vineyards above the shore and the Alps behind, it feels elegant, relaxed and closely tied to music history.
Vevey is a lakeside town on Lake Geneva known for Nestlé, Charlie Chaplin and the nearby Lavaux vineyards. With a palm-lined promenade, Alpine views and a relaxed cultural feel, it is gentler in pace than larger Swiss Riviera neighbours.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Travel to Lausanne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Lausanne.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Lausanne:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Lausanne costing on average £91.
A coach is £316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Lausanne costing on average £371.
Other travel options to Lausanne take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Coach takes on average 12h 18m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Lausanne as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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